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Re: use of clotrimazole for nipple thrush while pregnantFrom: Hector Nemirovsky M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)Tue, 27 May 2003 12:25:45 -0500 (CDT)
At Tue, 27 May 2003, Susan wrote: > >I'm 16 weeks pregnant with my second child, and still breastfeeding a >14-month old baby. I have been diagnosed with nipple thrush, and my OB >has said that he really could only recommend over-the-counter lotrimin >AF (1% clotrimazole) for treatment. I have two questions: > >1. Is clotrimazole safe to use in pregnancy? >2. Is there anything else I can use for nipple thrush during pregnancy >that is safe? > >This has been an extremely painful experience for me, but I hate to stop >breastfeeding. Any help would be appreciated. > >Thank-you. > >-- >Susan > Local treatment yes.
-- Hector Nemirovsky M.D. Fmr Head Obstetrics Division, Hospital Fernández, Buenos Aires, Argentina Fmr Assistant Professor in Obstetrics at Medical School, Buenos Aires University, Argentina Private Practice, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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